Health and Safety Audit Golf clubhouses, Golf Course and Greenkeeping

• Document No.

• Audit Title

• Client / Site

• Conducted on

  Date

• Prepared by

• Location
  Address

• Personnel

Health and Safety General Documentation

• Is the current health and safety policy available on site and up to date ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are a full copy of health and safety procedures available and signed?

  Non compliant/ stop!

  Non compliant/ high risk

  Non compliant/ med risk

  Compliant/ remedial risk

  Compliant/ low risk

• Has all employees received the health and safety induction and copies available?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are copies of employee training records available?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all accidents and incidents recorded and up to date?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the COSHH folder available including up to date MSDS sheets and current risk assessments?test

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there procedures in place for contractors?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are contractors signing in and out of premises and permits to work being completed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

General Health and safety signage and communication

• Is current insurance displayed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the health and safety law poster displayed in staff areas?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the health and safety law poster visible in staff areas?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are fire points signed and displayed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is health and safety communicated at all levels at this facility?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there workplace health and safety consultation within the facility?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a good health and safety culture?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

General Risk Assessment

• Is there a detailed risk assessment programme in place, up to date and to include all general areas and the clubhouse?

  Non compliant/ stop!

  Non compliant/ high risk

  Non compliant/ med risk

  Compliant/ remedial risk

  Compliant/ low risk

• Are competent persons available to carry out risk assessments ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are hazards eliminated where possible?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all risk assessments considered in terms of likelihood and severity and in Mytime format?

  Non compliant/ stop!

  Non compliant/ high risk

  Non compliant/ med risk

  Compliant/ remedial risk

  Compliant/ low risk

• Are written additions being made to reflect changes in risk on risk assessments ?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Yes

  No

  N/A

Statutory Requirements

• Are gas safety checks being carried out and gas certificate available ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the fixed wire electrical certificate available and up to date?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Is PAT testing complete?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is emergency lighting being checked? Weekly and periodic checks?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the fire risk assessment available? Are all actions complete?

  Non compliant/ stop!

  Non compliant/ high risk

  Non compliant/ med risk

  Compliant/ remedial risk

  Compliant/ low risk

• Is fire alarm servicing being carried out ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are fire evacuations being carried out and recorded?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is fire extinguisher servicing up to date?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Are records of pest control available on site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is water testing Legionella (L8) risk assessments being carried out?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is external water testing being carried out?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is weekly water testing being carried out?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have reports been completed on the irrigation system?

  Non compliant/ stop!

  Non compliant/ high risk

  Non compliant/ med risk

  Compliant/ remedial risk

  Compliant/ low risk

• Have pressure valves been tested on irrigation systems and certificates available ?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

Accident/incident/Near miss reporting

• Is there a provision in place to report all accidents/incidents/near misses and RIDDORs?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all accidents and incidents being investigated by competent persons?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are photographs, witness's statements, diagrams being included in accident reports?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are accident/incident statistics being distributed throughout the organisation?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Clubhouse General Health Safety and Welfare

• Is there good housekeeping Maintained in the clubhouse/pro shop/corridor areas and function areas?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the lighting and general ventilation adequate and properly maintened?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are first aid kits available, stocked and checked?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the office areas and workplaces in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the building maintained in good repair?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are floor areas/staircases level and in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are working areas free from obstruction, spillages, etc to ensure no their are no trip hazards?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is their adequate facilities in place for employees to rest and eat meals?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are their suitable arrangements in place for employees and members of the public for adequate washing and sanitary facilities?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are facilities cleaned and maintained to a suitable standard?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is general work equipment maintained and in good repair? Are they CE marked to conformity and include records of maintenance, checks and repairs?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Green Keeping

• Is green keepers yard and work area free and clear from obstruction ?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Are all tools and work equipment tidied away in the correct place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is machinery CE marked with declaration of conformity?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is machinery being checked daily or prior to each use and results being recorded?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are their adequate risk assessments in place for the safe maintenance and cleaning of plant and machinery?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is existing work equipment been subject to risk assessment to ensure compliance with PUWER 1998.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are employees trained and competent in the use of plant and machinery? Are records available?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are their written procedures in place for the isolation of energy sources including electrical, pneumatic, steam and gas during maintenance, cleaning and repair of equipment?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are their good fire precautions and signage available in the green keeping work area?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the building in good repair and good maintenance?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is their signage in place to deter members of the public entering the Green keeping area?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the COSHH folders available in the area and risk assessments up to date?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do the green keepers have the relevant training for dangerous substances such as fertilisers and pest control?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are chemicals and substances locked away in the correct containers?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Are flammable liquids stored away in the correct containers?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Does the green keeping area have an appropriate first aid kit which includes eyewash stations for chemicals? Are they fully stocked and checked?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are ladders appropriate and safe for use? Are they checked and are checks being recorded?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Golf Course

• Does the golf course have appropriate safety signage in place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has hole by hole risk assessments been carried out? Are results recorded?

  Non compliant/ stop!

  Non compliant/ high risk

  Non compliant/ med risk

  Compliant/ remedial risk

  Compliant/ low risk

• Are pathways clear and free from obstruction?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Are procedures in place for the close down of courses due to adverse weather conditions?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has consideration been given in the course design to the proximity of the public highway and residential areas?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is golf safety signage, behaviour and etiquette available for players?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are steps and bridges clear and free from obstruction to prevent trip/slip hazards?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are fences/ditches maintained and in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are trees inspected to ensure no risk of fall or breakage of branches?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are irrigation systems and pump houses in good working order?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are deep water signs available on water stores for irrigation systems?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are tees designed in such a way to prevent members of the public from falling on steep slopes?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are tees/holes designed in such a way to prevent strike from ball?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Are greens designed to ensure that players putting out are not at risk from wayward shots?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Fire and Emergency Procedures/Planning

• Are emergency assembly points clearly marked?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all fire exits clearly marked and free from obstruction?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Is their effective means of raising an alarm?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Is suitable fire fighting equipment provided?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Has emergency instruction and training been provided to employees and records maintained on site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have employees been instructed and trained in the event of robbery/theft/antisocial behaviour and are records maintened?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Personal protective equipment?

• Has an assessment been made to to ensure the PPE is suitable to protect against the risks identified and is suitable for all persons considered as at risk assessment and is complete?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is all PPE identified as necessary, issued free of charge and records of issue/replacement in place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there arrangements in place for the inspection/examination and testing of PPE as required?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is formal records of training in the use of PPE available and recorded?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is appropriate signage in place for enforcement of wearing the correct PPE?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Manual Handling

• Has work requiring manual handling been identified and where manual handling cannot be avoided, has risk assessment has been undertaken? Does the risk assessment include consideration of the task, load, environment, and individual capability?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has measures been taken to reduce risks by avoidance of handling, reduction of handling/introduction of mechanical aids?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have the relevant employees received manual handling training and are records maintained on site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Noise

• Has a noise assessment been carried out by a competent person and which adequately assesses employees exposure to to noise?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has effective action been taken to eliminate or reduce noise at source, e.g by engineering means?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a provision of suitable hearing protection?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Vibration

• Has exposure to hand arm vibration been assessed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have adequate measures been introduced to control significant risks e.g HAV selection,installation and maintenance of equipment, reduction of vibration at source, PPE, job rotation, isolation, job/process and design?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is adequate information, instruction and training been provided? Are records available?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Car parks

• Are car parks appropriately signed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the car park, footpaths clear and free from obstruction and trip hazards?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are car parks secured, fenced off to avoid trespassers when the course is closed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Asbestos

• Has an asbestos survey been completed of the premises? Is it owned/managed and controlled by a competent person?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a policy in place for the control of asbestos in the management system?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there an asbestos register available on site with all known asbestos containing materials, does it contain where, type and condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the asbestos labelled?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a system in place to ensure that contractors and maintenance staff are aware of the position of asbestos?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there emergency procedures in place for uncontrolled releases of asbestos?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are checks been comp,eyed on a scheduled basis to ensure material has not deteriorated or been damaged?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Group Health and Safety Manager- Jenn Fisher

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